Read about Los Angeles events and cultural institutions participating in Black History Month, the annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their important role in U.S. history.

At the 84th Academy Awards, The Artist took home three of the biggest awards of the night, including Best Picture, Best Director (Michel Hazanavicius) and Best Actor (Jean Dujardin). Read on for a guide to Los Angeles locations in the critically-acclaimed, history-making movie.

The director of films including The Blues Brothers, Animal House, and Trading Spaces appreciates cultural staying power (speaking of, his 1986 hit ¡Three Amigos! is now out on Blu-Ray). Here he reveals his favorite classic L.A. spots.